Time Machines

Telephones are time machines.  I saw it on a TV show once.  I think it was the modern version of Dr. Who.  But I cannot recall exactly.

I had a similar thought years ago when calling an old friend out of the blue.  I really did not know if they were alive or not.  And I really cannot prove otherwise.  Since you cannot see or touch the person.  You really cannot prove that either one of you are sharing the same time period. 

An easy way of thinhking of this is by thinking of time zones.  One of you is further along in the day then the other.  A common occurance might be to call a friend and let them know the weather coming their way.  "It's a big storm passing through.  You'd better get ready!"  Sometimes we heed the warnings and advice.  Sometimes we do not.

What would you say to someone who had long since passed away if you were able to make such a telephone call right now.  Would you talk about simple things like the weather.  Would you get into a deep conversation about the world today.  Or would you...

Hold on...  Jim is on the telephone... I gotta take this call.